The Trouble with Trying to Save an Assassin

I went into this audiobook expecting a lighthearted paranormal rom-com, but Jennifer Cody delivered something far more layered and satisfying. Kevin Earlywine’s narration is a standout—he brings a dry, conversational tone that makes the dialogue feel natural, even when the premise borders on ridiculous. His voice for the assassin, in particular, is smooth and menacing without slipping into parody, which grounds the story when the humor threatens to take over. The pacing is tight, with Cody balancing action, banter, and emotional development so well that the six-and-a-half-hour runtime flies by. That said, the worldbuilding occasionally feels undercooked; the rules of the supernatural side of the story aren’t always clear, which made some plot twists feel less earned than they could’ve been. And while the romance is sweet, the resolution wraps up a little too neatly for my taste—like Cody wanted to give us a fairy-tale ending but forgot to let the characters earn it. Still, the chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and Earlywine’s performance sells every beat. If you’re craving a romance that’s equal parts funny, steamy, and just a little bit dangerous, this audiobook delivers—with a side of existential dread, because what’s romance without a little doom?